Central Park Highlights Running Tour


1 hour 15 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Running in New York City is amazing, and this casual paced 5K run tour of Central Park is the best way to do it! We follow along winding paths and rolling hills past many of Central Park’s most iconic locations where we make brief stops to talk about the history of New York's most beloved green space. Sights include Bethesda Fountain, The Mall and Literary Walk, the John Lennon Memorial & Imagine Mosaic, and many others! Leave the hotel treadmill behind and Go Running in Central Park with us!

Inclusions

  • Professional guide

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bethesda Fountain, Midpark at 72nd St. Transverse Central Park, New York City, NY

Don't plan to break your personal best time on this casual run, during which you'll make brief stops along the way to take pictures and discuss points of interest. Average pace time is 9:30/10 minutes per mile. No treadmill can compare!

Duration: 2 minutes

Pass By: Central Park's Literary Walk, 66th St To 72nd St Central Park, New York City, NY 10022

Jog through

Stop At: Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial, W. Park Dr. and W. 72nd St., New York City, NY 10023

Make a brief stop to talk about the history and take photos

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Belvedere Castle, 79th Street Mid Central Park, New York City, NY 10021

Take in the views from the highest point in Central Park and highlight the surrounding areas

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Alice in Wonderland Statue, 76th Street and 5th Avenue near Conservatory Lake, New York City, NY 10021

Stop to take photos and discuss the history of this famous attraction

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, 85th Street to 96th Street, New York City, NY 10128

Run along the world famous running path, stop briefly to take in the views and take photos.

Duration: 5 minutes

Additional information

  • Minimum age is 14 years
  • Arrive at least 10 minutes before start time
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Bring as few personal items as possible. There is no place to store bags and other personal items.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • We request that any guests experiencing COVID-19 (or any illness) symptoms do not participate We request all non-vaccinated guests wear a face covering
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
NiltonOliveira1709
June 2019

Alone it would be impossible to find the curiosities of the Central Park, so beyond doing my 5K workout I learned a lot from my guide Anne, who was very kind and supportive.

CaptainDeathray
June 2019

We learned so much about the park and had a marvelous experience. Our guide (Anne) was knowledgeable and kept things interesting the whole time. There were multiple breaks for detailed explanations and photo ops—they even provided the photographer (Mike), who was also friendly, helpful, and knowl...

stevie2b
May 2019

What a great way to start the day, an expertly guided 5k run through central park. Elena the tour guide was extremely knowledgable and had some great facts (Which I have stolen and will pass off as my own! Sorry) The tour takes you round some great parts of the park, including bathesda fountai...

J9605SUgiuseppet
May 2021

This was amazing. Angela and Mike were outstanding. We enjoyed it all and would do it again. The tour itself is worth every minute as you learn, you have fun, you feel New Yorker while you keep fit! Angela is such a fun companion of the run and a great tour guide. She understands when to pause ...

Y1620EWkristenb
December 2019

The Fun Run was the PERFECT way to explore Central Park & learn all the unique things I never would have known without it. Our guide, Morgan, was absolutely amazing. She’s such a sweet soul & really knows her stuff about her city! 100% recommend the Fun Run during your visit to NY!!

sigrids900
December 2019

Would 10/10 recommend. Elena was the best tour guide and the running part was not exhausting. Easy for unexperienced runners

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